My parents live in France (they get bored easily and move every two years), and were freaking out when I told them about the great time I had at the University of Chicago's interview day. Because they want to confine their visiting trips to one particular area of the country (the Northeast) they launched a full-scale anti-midwest assault. "That's great. I'm glad you had a good interview. I guess it's too bad that Chicago's such a terrible city." I've lived in Chicago (and loved it), and they've never been, but that did nothing to deter an unyielding barrage of underhanded jabs and insults about the city, the real estate market, the weather, etc. I mean seriously, my dad even said, "Sure, so it's a great city, but come February, you're really going to wish you'd spent the winter in Boston." Boston. That tropical haven in the northeast.somewhere2010 said:
They did warm up to the idea of visiting me in San Diego, though. I think they spent that time trying to convince my extended family to move from the northeast to Southern California (think of the cheap Mexican food!).
So now, my folks are happy. But my poor fiancee's family (all from NorCal) are heartbroken. I can't wait to find out which half of the family will be in tears on match day!
it! it's tiny...it fits in my (big ass) purse! and it's beautiful and rock-solid, and i've only had to restart it like twice!
